Who painted Old houses in Cockspur St, London?

Old houses in Cockspur St, London was painted by JC Mandy in 1824.

Where can I see Old houses in Cockspur St, London?

Old houses in Cockspur St, London is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Old houses in Cockspur St, London?

Old houses in Cockspur St, London is associated with British Romanticism.

Artwork

Old houses in Cockspur St, London

JC Mandy , 1824

Old houses in Cockspur St, London is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist JC Mandy. It dates from 1824 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Old houses in Cockspur St, London is a watercolour painting by JC Mandy, dating to circa 1824, now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene everyday scene in Cockspur Street, London, highlighting ordinary life with old brick buildings, a specific shop ('Sharp’s China & Glass'), pedestrians, and a horse-drawn carriage, emphasizing mundane urban reality over grand narratives.

Technique & Style

Executed in watercolour, the work features soft, muted tones under a light, cloudy sky, capturing subtle details of urban life, characteristic of early 19th-century depictions of real, unromanticized locations.

History & Provenance

Created around 1824 by JC Mandy, the painting is currently housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum, with no detailed provenance provided beyond its current ownership.

Context

Part of a broader early 19th-century artistic trend favoring realistic portrayals of everyday locations over historical or mythical subjects, reflecting a growing interest in documenting contemporary urban life.